The week of Nov. 17, 2019 will always be remembered, in my mind at least, as the week when sports media got bored. Sports media networks wasted their time covering the tryouts of potential backup NFL quarterbacks and washed up NBA superstars. The likes of ESPN, Bleacher Report and Fox Sports were sucked into the…
Last week, the St. Bonaventure University Faculty Senate voted on and approved a sports management major for the school of business. The major currently needs New York State approval before being implemented in the school’s curriculum. A full launch of the major is expected to be next fall semester, according to the school’s dean. Sports…
By Christine Walsh, Contributing Writer As the St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team prepares for its season opener at Lehigh University on Feb. 10, players reflect back on the team’s improvements during the fall season. “The fall season went very well for our program,” said sophomore midfielder Destinee Johnson. “We had 12 new members on the…
Most athletes become involved in politics often. But should they allow the playing field to be turned into political ground as well? It is obvious that athletes have the potential to sway public opinion on political issues. Athletes have immense followings, are typically trusted and well respected and are seen as leaders in our society.…
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor Senior Sebastian Bellm said he tried to attend all St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball home games. He traveled to Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Brooklyn to watch the men play this season. However, Bellm said he did not attend any Bonaventure women’s basketball games. He is not alone. The men’s team averaged…
In the 1970s, Steve Prefontaine and other Olympic athletes fought for a change in the rules about amateurism so they could make a living for themselves as athletes. It has been forty years since those changes, and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) is still fighting against its own athletes. The goal of the Olympics should…
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team continued its home winning streak Wednesday after an overtime win against the George Washington University Colonials, 69-67. The Bonnies are 15-0 at home this season and 6-5 on the road. Losing its last three road games to Duquesne, VCU and UMass, they look…
By Ryan Signorino Contributing Writer The men and women’s tennis teams were both in action over the weekend. The men recorded a victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers, while the women stumbled against Army and the University of Massachusetts. On the men’s side, the team performed well in singles, winning all but one match. Impressive showings…
The college basketball season is coming to a close, and it is almost tournament time. With the NCAA Tournament coming up and the conference tournaments even closer, teams will look to make their cases to get a bid to go to the big dance. Every season, there is the first four in and first four…
By Mikael DeSanto Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure club hockey team had its most recent game cut short due to lack of officiating, as the referees were stuck in Buffalo and could not make the game. The Bonnies faced Ithaca in their last home game of the season, making it senior night for the team.…
By Nick Konotopskyj Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team was riding a five-game conference winning streak until Wednesday night when they fell short against the La Salle Explorers 71-64. The Explorers led for much of the game thanks to a near triple double from junior guard Jordan Price who had 18 points, 10…
By BV Sports Staff Western New Yorkers love Buffalo sports. While other areas of the country may ignore this great city, many locals are infatuated with its regional teams. So here it is: The BV’s take on all things Buffalo sports. Bills The Buffalo Bills 2016-17 season is already off to a roaring start. Pro-bowl…
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team hired Allison Stathius to be the assistant coach. Stathius was hired in the beginning of February after a week into pre-season. Aside from coaching club lacrosse, this is her first Division I coaching job. Stathius was a four-year starter at Division I Monmouth…
By Anthony Candelaria Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s club hockey team looks to finish strong, playing its final game at home. But this game has a lot of meaning for the seniors on the team, according to senior forward John Rogers. “(The game) means everything. Hockey is an addiction, and that is what has…
By Mike DeSanto Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s tennis team continued its spring season this past weekend with matchups against Virginia Tech and Richmond. The Bonnies lost both matchups with a combined score of 14-0. “The match against Virginia Tech was a good experience for us,” sophomore Carlos de La Cruz said. “Richmond was…
By Nick Konotopskyj Sports Editor The men’s basketball team pulled off another close victory on Wednesday when it defeated the Fordham Rams on the road by a score of 76-72 in overtime. The Bonnies were successful early, according to coach Mark Schmidt as he talked about his team’s effort defensively and what it did to…
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team won its 14th straight home game and 20th win of the season on Wednesday night. The Bonnies defeated the Saint Louis University Billikens in dominating fashion, by a score of 80-59. The Bonnies were 52.6 percent from 3-point range and 55.3 percent from…
By Dominic LoVallo Assistant Sports Editor St. Bonaventure’s club basketball team is six games into its season and is off to a below average start. The team is 1-5 to start its season, but is coming off a win against Syracuse University. The Bonnies lost their first three games to the Ithaca College Bombers. The…
Who is the best quarterback of all-time? Is it Montana? Brady? Marino? Favre? Elway? Or is it a guy who now has two Super Bowl rings, five MVP awards, 14 pro-bowl appearances and has the most career touchdown passes and passing yards in NFL history? Peyton Manning and his Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers…
By Mikael Desanto Staff Writer The seniors of the St. Bonaventure University men’s swimming and diving team are at the end of their careers. The seniors have spent the last four years of their lives as members of the team and have experienced a lot. Senior Thomas Caulfield reflected on his final season and knows…